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Dyersburg Police issue statement regarding bus accident

DYERSBURG, Tenn.--- Student injured during accident involving a school bus. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, a student was transported to a Memphis hospital following a bus accident Friday. The Dyersburg Police Department issued a statement to social media Saturday…

Community members help to provide holiday meals

JACKSON, Tenn.---Community members work together to bless families with a holiday meal. Members from the Old Hickory Rotary Club along with several other volunteers worked together Saturday morning to put together Thanksgiving blessing boxes. The event took place at…

1 person dead following attempted burglary

The following is information provided to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News by the Jackson Police Department: "Update: At approximately 1:46 pm., Officers responded to a call of a subject trying to gain entry into a residence in the 300 block of…

41st annual Christmas Cottage being held until Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Madison County Family and Community Education Clubs is presenting their 41st annual Christmas Cottage. Shoppers were able to grab a basket and take their time searching through various…

UPDATE: Missing Hardin Co. man located

UPDATE: The Sheriff's Department confirms Brewer has been located. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing man. 54-year-old Jimmy Ray Brewer is described as a white male, 6'2" tall and weighing…

2023 LANA Light Fight announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 LANA Light Fight has been announced. Residents of the Lambuth-area in midtown Jackson are encouraged to join their neighbors in helping light up the community for the holidays. Along with spreading holiday cheer, participants will also…

USJ holds annual Holiday Mart

DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we get closer to the holiday season, one of the first indicators is the return of a local holiday shopping staple. The USJ Holiday…

UPDATE: Martin police respond to shots fired at UT Martin campus

UPDATE (11/17/23): PRESS RELEASE FROM ASST. CHIEF PHILLIP FUQUA, MARTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Last night at approximately 8:28 pm, Officers from UTM Dept. of Public Safety and the Martin Police Department responded to 201 Hannings Ln. at University Village Phase 1…

City of Jackson shares update on stormwater assesment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, Jackson city leaders spoke out about the stormwater assessment and the challenges the city faces regarding stormwater infrastructure. There is a 54-inch stormwater pipe located in…

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